7 h. ago The koala has crashed the party – and London’s elite are paying attention

A black-tie gala in honour of Australia’s beloved marsupial is drawing aristocrats, expats and ex-prime ministers to the cause of wildlife conservation, thanks to one passionate Australian.

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7 h. ago ‘Unprecedented step’: Brisbane MP expelled from the Labor Party

The controversy surrounding the Member for Stafford came to a head in an extraordinary caucus meeting on Monday afternoon.

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9 h. ago Lundholm confident gelding will show his class at Wellington

Dubbo horseman Clint Lundholm has a host of promising chances at nearby Wellington on Tuesday.

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9 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan holds Kooyong as Hamer concedes; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

The Australian Electoral Commission cleared its backlog of postal votes over the weekend and processed a few provisional votes.

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10 h. ago Albanese makes big changes, unveils new Plibersek role in major reshuffle

Little more than a week after a huge election win for Labor, the prime minister has shaken up his team’s portfolios for their second term of government.

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13 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan holds Kooyong; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

The Australian Electoral Commission cleared its backlog of postal votes over the weekend and processed a few provisional votes.

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14 h. ago Brisbane news live: Ryan, Longman still too close to call; Suncorp Stadium to host Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo; Police probe alleged assault at prestigious club

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16 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan in front as count continues in Kooyong; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

An extra 2000 absentee votes have been counted in Kooyong, narrowing Teal candidate Monique Ryan’s lead.

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16 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan likely to hold Kooyong after weekend count; Daniel yet to concede Goldstein; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

The Australian Electoral Commission cleared its backlog of postal votes over the weekend and processed a few provisional votes.

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19 h. ago Brisbane news live: Nine seats still too close to call, with Brisbane division on knife

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21 h. ago Tim Wilson weighs tilt at Liberal leadership as Nationals’ vote threatens Coalition agreement

Leadership votes will be held for both the Liberal Party and the Nationals in Canberra in a defining week for the future of conservative politics in Australia.

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45 h. ago Labor now rules the centre right. The left is on the brink of irrelevance

Not being MAGA does not make Labor a party of progress. It has emerged as the new party of corporate Australia.

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45 h. ago Mark Kenny: ‘Sussan Ley is clearly the more sensible choice to lead the Liberal Party’

Professor Mark Kenny has been analysing federal politics for 30 years. He says the party of Menzies and Howard must now reconnect with the people, be of the people, to be relevant.

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57 h. ago Ley releases video pitch for Lib leadership as senator backs rival

The embattled party will meet on Tuesday to decide on the successor to Peter Dutton after the former opposition leader’s dramatic election loss.

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63 h. ago Victoria hot seats LIVE results: Ryan’s lead dips slightly as count continues in Kooyong; Peter Khalil, Julian Hill join ALP colleagues in Canberra

An extra 2000 absentee votes have been counted in Kooyong, narrowing Teal candidate Monique Ryan’s lead.

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69 h. ago Labor has a monumental task ahead, but it is littered with opportunity

The campaign’s modesty and discipline will have to be wedded to a sense of historic opportunity.

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2 d. ago After driving into ‘an electoral dead end’, where to now for the Liberal Party?

The Liberal Party abandoned the city voters it lost in 2022 for the suburban voters in 2025. Now it has lost the suburbs. Where does it go from here?

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3 d. ago Brilliant Latrell seals stunning Rabbitohs comeback to sink Broncos

After pulling off multiple try-saving tackles, Latrell Mitchell kicked one of the best field goals in living memory to secure a famous Souths comeback win to sink the Broncos on Friday night.

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3 d. ago Latrell Mitchell caps stunning South Sydney comeback to sink Broncos

Kalyn Ponga and Newcastle face the Gold Coast before South Sydney host the Broncos in a Friday night blockbuster. Follow the action live.

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3 d. ago NRL 2025 LIVE: Haas hurt as sublime try stretches Brisbane’s lead over Souths

Kalyn Ponga and Newcastle face the Gold Coast before South Sydney host the Broncos in a Friday night blockbuster. Follow the action live.

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